The Week Ahead in Religion - Feb. 17-23

Published 4:20 am, Thursday, February 16, 2012

SATURDAY, FEB. 18

Conference

True-Lite Christian Fellowship, 3001 North A St., will host the Voice of the Martyrs Bound with Them conference 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday. Speakers will be Daniel Scot, Bob Fu and Getaneh Getaneh. To register and for more information, visit www.vommeetings.com or call 877-337-0302.

Handbell concert

First United Methodist Church, 300 N. Main St., will host the West Texas Handbell Festival 3 p.m. Saturday. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information contact Glen Olsen at 682-3701 or glenolsen@firstmethodistmidland.com.

11a.m.: Celebrate Sunday service. February’s theme is “Every Path Leads to Love.” The Rev. Jerry Fetterly’s talk is titled, “How Much Love Am I Willing To Allow?” Musician is Marty Banner. Fellowship and refreshments after service

For more information, contact the Rev. Jerry Fetterly, 432-301-3205 or Kitt Merritt, 432-553-1031 or visit http://Midland.csl.org.

MONDAY

Pope bestows honors

SAN ANGELO — At the recommendation of Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer, OMI, of the Diocese of San Angelo, Pope Benedict XVI has bestowed Papal Honors on clergy and laity in the diocese. The honors will be bestowed during a ceremony 7 p.m. Feb. 20, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 19 S. Oakes. Pfeifer will preside over the ceremony and Mass. The public is invited to attend.

The following Midlanders will receive the honor “Pro Ecclesiae et Pontifice” (For service to the Church and Pope):

- The Rev. Eddie de Leon, pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

- Deacon Jesse Guajardo of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

The following Midlanders will receive the award of “Knights and Dames of the Order of St. Gregory the Great:”

- Carol Ann Hunt of St. Ann’s Catholic Church

Family conference

The Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Midland will host its annual family conference with guest speaker Robert McKenzie of Dallas, founder of Attitude Incorporated, 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, 2200 New York Ave. For more information, visit www.midland-ima.webs.com.

TUESDAY

Concert

The Alaska String Band of Juneau, Alaska will perform a free concert 7 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church’s fellowship hall.

Pancake suppers

- The Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity, 1412 West Illinois Ave., will celebrate Shrove Tuesday with a pancake supper 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Parish Hall. Midland College Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Rabon Bewley will perform 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by the church’s music ministry, youth ministry and scout troop. For more information, call 683-4207.

- St. Nicholas’ Episcopal Church, 4000 W. Loop 250 N., will host a traditional Mardi Gras party and Shrove Tuesday pancake supper 5:30 p.m. Feb. 21 in the Parish Hall. Special guests Bobbie Crues on piano and Mark Lowe on bass will perform. The public is welcome.

Buddhist practice

A five- or six-week series of classes called “Beginning a Buddhist Practice” will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 3301 Neely Ave. Tuesday classes are free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

Ash Wednesday services

- St. Nicholas’ Episcopal Church, 4000 W. Loop 250 N., is offering Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes 7 a.m. and noon Feb. 22, in the chapel, and at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary.

- The Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity, 1412 W. Illinois Ave., will host a 5:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday service with the traditional imposition of ashes and Holy Communion. The Adult Choristers will provide a special musical offering and lead the congregation in the hymns and psalms. Imposition of ashes also will be offered at 7 a.m. Wednesday. For more information visit Holytrinity.org, call 683-4207 or find the church on Facebook.

Activities

Midland Center for Spiritual Living, 2311 Elizabeth Ave., will host the following activities Wednesday and Thursday:

Noon, Wednesday: Food Addicts Anonymous 12-Step Program

6:30 p.m., Wednesday: Book study, “A Course in Miracles”

6:30 p.m., Thursday: Food Addicts Anonymous 12-Step Program

For more information, contact the Rev. Jerry Fetterly, 301-3205 or Kitt Merritt, 553-1031 or visit http://Midland.csl.org.

THURSDAY

Young men’s program

Mount Rose Full Gospel Baptist Church, 211 N Tyler St., will host the young men’s rally, “Man Up: It’s time to step up and be men!” 6:30 p.m., Thursday for those 12 years and older. For more information, email mtroseyouth@yahoo.com or call JP at 661-4762.

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 3011 Kansas Ave., will host a Lenten sermon series on what the cross means to Christians today and the difference it can make in a person’s life. Sunday service times are 8:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. Feb. 26 through April 8. Childcare is available. Guest parking is available in the main Kansas Avenue parking lot. For more information, visit www.StLukesUMCMidland.org or call 694-2571.

Interfaith event

First Baptist Church, 2104 W. Louisiana Ave., will host an interfaith event 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28. Leaders from five religious traditions will discuss contemporary issues and how their faiths allow them to understand and confront present-day matters. Speakers will be the Rev. Dr. Randel Everett of First Baptist Church, Rabbi Holly Levin Cohn of Temple Beth El, Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami of Kauai’s Hindu Monastery, Jahanara Rahman of the Peace Ambassadors of West Texas, and Monsignor James Bridges of St. Stephens Catholic Church. Midland Memorial Hospital CEO Russell Meyers will moderate the event, which will be free and open to the public.

Bible conference

ODESSA — First Baptist Church, , will host the Permian Basin Bible Conference 6:30 p.m. March 2, 8:30 a.m. March 3 and 8 a.m. March 4. Mark Bailey, president of Dallas Theological Seminary, will lead the conference and music will be provided by Ernie Couch and Revival. For more information, visit www.fbcodessa.com.